Full job description
Responsible for general ledger accounting operations including OPEX, prepaid amortization, accruals, payroll accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations. Review, prepare, and post journal entries related to operating expenses, accruals, prepaids, payroll, and other adjustments. Ensure proper expense cut-off and period accuracy through P&L reviews and analyses. Manage accruals and prepaid expenses with correct classification and amortization. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules. Participate in payroll accounting processes including analyses, reviews, accruals, and journal entries. Manage monthly and quarterly close processes. Perform financial analyses and variance explanations for P&L and balance sheet accounts. Collaborate with AP, HR, Payroll, Legal, and other stakeholders. Ensure compliance with IFRS and/or US GAAP. Support audit requests and compliance with accounting policies and internal controls. Contribute to process improvements and promote positive teamwork. Requires bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 3+ years of general ledger or corporate accounting experience, strong understanding of US GAAP and/or IFRS, advanced Excel skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with NetSuite or equivalent ERP is a plus. CPA or equivalent certification is a plus. Salary range $80,000 - $100,000. Role is hybrid based in New York, NY.
What you'll do
- Responsible for day-to-day, monthly, quarterly and annual general ledger accounting operations with a strong focus on OPEX, prepaid amortization, accruals, payroll accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Review, prepare, and post journal entries related to operating expenses, accruals, prepaids, payroll, and other adjustments
- Ensure proper expense cut-off and period accuracy through regular P&L reviews and analyses
- Manage accruals and prepaid expenses and ensure correct classification and amortization
- Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and supporting schedules
- Participate in payroll accounting processes, including payroll analyses, reviews, accruals, and related journal entries
- Perform general ledger accounting activities and manage monthly and quarterly close processes
- Perform financial analyses and variance explanations for profit and loss and balance sheet accounts
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as AP, HR, Payroll, Legal, and other stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and/or US GAAP
- Support internal and external audit requests and ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls
- Proactively participate and support open internal communication across multiple locations to promote a positive and supportive teamwork environment
- Proactively contribute to process improvements and increased efficiency within the accounting function
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance disciplines, or equivalent
- 3+ years of experience in General Ledger or Corporate Accounting environment
- Experience with month-end close processes and account reconciliations
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and/or IFRS
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Solid communication skills with the ability to work with all members of the organization and all levels of management
- Must be self-motivated, highly detailed, and organized
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment, multitask, set own priorities and adapt to a changing environment
- Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience with NetSuite, or equivalent ERP system, a plus
- CPA or equivalent certification, a plus
Tech stack
Microsoft OfficeExcelNetSuiteERP
Benefits
Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceDisability insurance401(k)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Parental leaveUnlimited vacationCompany-paid holidays